Covetous used in a sentence

Covetous in a sentence as an adjective

Use phrases like 'covetous neuroreceptors' and mine start to fire.

He said: We do not appoint to this position one who asks for it nor anyone who is covetous for the same.

Nay more, there are some foolish rich covetous men, that take a pride in having no children, because they may be thought so much the richer.

"My copy" activates those covetous neuroreceptors that really like exclusive ownership of things.

There's a quote that's apparently not actually by Sun Tzu but a similar/related source that says: The skillful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man.

They do not wish to collect pay openly for their service of rule and be styled hirelings nor to take it by stealth from their office and be called thieves, nor yet for the sake of honor, for they are not covetous of honor.

> Unfortunately, no, because all of the current owners of said vehicles are incredibly possessive and covetous of such objectsI think most of us can't afford to take out $10,000-$250,000 loans to replace working assets we already own that have 5-10 good years left on them.

The wise man delights in establishing his merit The brave man likes to show his courage in action The covetous man is quick at seizing advantage And the stupid man has no fear of death - Su-ma Ch’ien I wonder if a similar strategy could be applied to software teams.